YEARLY HIGH
0.5584 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.4870 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5155 COP

2018 PYG to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.5584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.4870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0714 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5081 to the December average rate of 0.5439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5584 was up 0.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PYG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,792 COP
2017 Average 2,620 COP
Yearly Trough Low 2,435 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 357.04 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5482
0.4965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5086, compared to 0.5225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0376 COP (High: 0.5341 / Low: 0.4965). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 COP (High: 0.5137 / Low: 0.4977).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+2.97%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5439
2017 Avg (December) 0.5282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5341 0.4965 0.5081
February 0.5205 0.4975 0.5118
March 0.5311 0.5010 0.5152
April 0.5105 0.4870 0.5008
May 0.5200 0.4981 0.5083
June 0.5170 0.4943 0.5072
July 0.5137 0.4977 0.5036
August 0.5301 0.5029 0.5132
September 0.5311 0.5044 0.5186
October 0.5347 0.5042 0.5185
November 0.5474 0.5294 0.5372
December 0.5584 0.5328 0.5439